Harvard University Health Services

Care Coordination

The Care Coordination department assists patients and families throughout acute illnesses and recovery by assessing medical and psychosocial needs and facilitating access to appropriate levels of care and services.  In providing the above function, we ensure that patients are able to receive the maximum services and care within their defined insurance benefits.  The Care Coordination Department is staffed by Registered Nurse and Social Worker Case Managers. 

Services

Case Management

Case Management is the process of identification of patients at risk and ensuring that their needs are appropriately met. 

Social Services

The Care Coordination Social Worker provides assistance to patients and families in identifying and addressing psychosocial and environmental concerns.

Discharge Planning

HUHS Case Managers work with attending clinicians, patients and families during the course of a hospital admission to identify potential discharge needs.

Durable Medical Equipment

The HUHS Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coordinator assists clinicians in making arrangements for medical equipment.

Meet Our Team

Home Care Services Vendor List

The Care Coordination department maintains a comprehensive list of HUHS-preferred providers for Home Care Services. We welcome comments on any type of Home Care services our patients have received.

For questions regarding our services, Case Management Referrals, Social Services or Advanced Directive, call us at the number shown at left, or email CareCoordination@huhs.harvard.edu.